Washington Family History Societies


This section lists the societies of Washington, giving details about each one and what resources and publications they offer.

Statewide and Regional Societies

County and Other Societies

Eastern Washington Genealogical Society

The association was established in 1935 and is now united with Spokane Public Library.  

There are now over a thousand items in their collection, which include Cemetery Records, Immigration Records, Mayflower Books, Census Transcripts and Research Tools.

Many databases are accessible, including 1988 and 1989 Obituaries, 1890-1906 Spokane County Births and Marriages and 1887 Spokane County Census Index. 

Transcriptions on the site incorporate:

  • 1876, 1882, 1884, 1886 and 1888 Spokane Precinct Level Election Results
  • 1889 Spokane Precinct Level Vote Canvass
  • 1980-2008 Spokane Vote State and Federal
  • Spokane Small City Municipal Candidates

Many publications are available for sale, which comprise:

  • 1880 Federal Census
  • Bible Records
  • Bulletin Subject Index
  • Deaths 1881-1906
  • Early Births 1890-1906
  • Early Deaths and Vaccinations
  • Early Wills
  • Funeral Home Books
  • Index to Roster of Ohio Soldiers in War of 1812
  • Marriages 1880-1890 and 1888-1891
  • Rural Cemetery Transcripts
  • Surname Cards of Newspaper Clippings
  • Tombstone Inscriptions
  • Veterans Graves Register 1884-1954
  • Washington’s First Marriages

Website:
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~waewgs/

Eastside Genealogical Society

Many Special Interest Groups are run by the society, which include Canadian, Computer, Czech/Slovak, EGS Lunch Bunch, German, Irish Interest, Italian, Legacy, Scandinavian and Shore to Shore Groups.

Publications available for sale include Index of Probate Court Records 1854-1917 and Newspaper Vital Records Indexes 1918-1967.

Details of Archives and Libraries you may find of use is accessible, which include:

  • Bellevue Regional Library
  • The Heritage Quest Research Library
  • The Fiske Genealogical Foundation
  • The Seattle Genealogical Society
  • The Seattle Public Library
  • The Pacific Alaska Region of the National Archives
  • The Tacoma Public Library
  • Puget Sound Regional Archives

Website:
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~wakcegs/

Northeast Washington Genealogical Society

The association covers the Counties of Stevens, Ferry and Pend Oreille.  Many archives can be accessed in their Library, which incorporate:

  • Biographies
  • Cemetery Transcripts
  • Census Returns
  • Church Registers
  • Genealogies
  • Immigrations and Naturalisations
  • Land and Property Records
  • Maps
  • Migration Records
  • Newspapers
  • Photographs
  • Surnames
  • Vital Records

A list of Cemeteries is on the site, along with Burial Indexes. 

A list of surnames currently being researched by Members is also available.

Many publications are available for sale, which incorporate:

  • Bibles
  • Cemetery Transcripts
  • Civil War Veterans Buried in Stevens Co.
  • Ferry Co. Births and Deaths 1899-1911
  • Ferry Co. Marriage Returns 1900-1932
  • History of Military Fort Colville
  • History of the Colville Valley
  • Pioneers of Happy Hill
  • R L Polk’s Directory 1911-1912
  • Steamboats on the Upper Columbia and Graham Omnibus
  • Stevens Co. Births and Deaths 1890-1907
  • Telephone Directories 1929-1930

Website:
http://www.newgs.org

Washington State Genealogical Society

The association has a comprehensive Genealogical Resource Guide on its website, which gives information regarding each County in the State including County Government Information, Health Department Information, County Libraries, Museums and Historical Sites and the State Archives Branch. 

An Index of the 1910 Federal Census has been compiled by the society and this can be searched on-line through the Washington State Archives Website.

Website:
https://wasgs.org/


County and Other Societies

Bainbridge Island Genealogical Society

The association was established in 2005 and is based on Bainbridge Island.  Members study their ancestry across the US and the entire world.  

Members have roots in New England, Ireland, Scotland, Scandinavia, Europe, Canada and the West Indies.  Anyone is welcome to visit or to join the association.

Many archives can be accessed in their Library, which include:

  • Census Indexes
  • Church Registers
  • Directories
  • Genealogies
  • Marriages
  • Passenger and Immigration Lists.
  • Reference Books
  • Town Histories
  • UK National Burial Index
  • World Family Trees

These archives do not only relate to the area of Bainbridge Island, but further afield.  

A list of Surnames currently being researched by Members is also available.

Website:
http://www.bigenealogy.org


Belfair Genealogical Society

The society is a chapter of Puget Sound Genealogical Society.  Many databases are accessible, which incorporate Marriage Applications 1891-1909, Obituaries and Cemetery Transcripts.

Links to other sites you may find of use are also available.

Website:
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~wabgs/


Chelan Valley Genealogical Society

Many archives can be accessed in Chelan Public Library, which incorporate:

  • 1875 Assessment of Washington Territory
  • Chelan Co. Auditor Death Returns and Register
  • Chelan Co. Births before 1910
  • Chelan Co. Births 1910-1929
  • Federal Census Returns
  • Newspapers
  • St Episcopal Church Registers
  • Washington State Death Index 1910-1979

Some databases are accessible, which incorporate:

  • Cemetery Transcripts
  • Early Settlers
  • Obituaries

It is possible to purchase The Fraternal Cemetery: Chelan’s Oldest Burial Place of Pioneers Inscriptions 1903-1992 from the Society. 

An Index of Surnames in the Book is available on the site, along with a list of links to other sites you may useful.

Website:
http://chelanvalleygenealogicalsociety.blogspot.com/


Clallam County Genealogical Society

Their aims are to collect and preserve genealogical resources, and to offer assistance to people conducting genealogical research.

Many books are available in their Lending Library, which include information regarding:

  • Citing Your Sources
  • Genetics
  • History
  • Immigration and Naturalisation
  • Interviews
  • Memoirs(Includes Interview Techniques and Publishing)
  • Military
  • Preservation Helps
  • Research Guides
  • Research Techniques

An index of Obituaries from 1888 to 1970 is accessible and this index was compiled from Notices found in the Port Angles Evening News, The Daily News, The Sequim Press and various other Publications. 

They also have Photographs of Obituaries appearing in Newspapers and other Publications from 1971 and, for a fee, are prepared to send a copy of the appropriate Obituary.

Website:
http://www.olypen.com/ccgs


Clark County Genealogical Society

Many resources can be accessed in their Library, which include items from all US States and several Foreign Countries.  Some genealogies are also accessible.

Numerous publications are available for sale, which include:

  • 1860, 1870, 1880, 1885, 1887 Skamania Co. Census Returns
  • Camas Funeral Home Books 1912-1943
  • Cemeteries
  • Census Records 1850-1900(Excludes 1890)
  • Deaths 1891-1903
  • Hamilton Funeral Books 1917-1929
  • Knapp Mortuary Funeral Books 1907-1925 and 1926-1940
  • Marriages 1852-1923
  • Skamania Co. Births and Deeds
  • Skamania Co. Cemetery Transcripts
  • Skamania Co. Marriages 1854-1931

Some books that are directly available from the Members, and a list of these is accessible.

Website:
http://www.ccgs-wa.org


Clark County Historical Society – Clark County Historical Museum

The association has a Research Library where many archives are accessible, which incorporate:

  • Aerial Photo Maps
  • Cemetery Transcripts
  • Copy Negatives
  • Directories
  • Documents
  • Historic Home Surveys
  • Manuscripts
  • Maps
  • Newspaper Clippings
  • Oral History Transcripts
  • Pamphlets
  • Photographs

Many databases are accessible, which incorporate:

  • Clark Co. Most Wanted
  • Historical Museum Photograph Collection
  • Historical Newspapers Archive
  • Vancouver Branch of the NAACP Digital Collection
  • Various Research Tools and other Indexes

Website:
http://www.cchmuseum.org


East Benton County Historical Society

East Benton County Historical Museum was built in 1982 and funded by local contributions.

Many resources can be accessed in their Library, including Obituaries, Local History Files, Family History Information, High School Annuals and other Reference Books.  

A large collection of photographs covering the period from the late 1800’s to the present day is held by the society, but they are only accessible through the EBCHS Museum Director.

An index of the 1910 Benton Co. Census is available on the site.

Website:
http://www.ebchs.org


Fiske Genealogical Society – Fiske Genealogical Library

The society was established in 1970 by Arthur D. Fiske, its aims being to educate people in the right way to conduct genealogical research, and to maintain and build a library consisting of rare genealogical resources.

Many books and archives are available in the Library, which incorporate:

  • Bible Records
  • Births, Marriages and Deaths
  • Cemetery Transcripts
  • Census Returns
  • Church Registers
  • Genealogies
  • Land Records
  • Memorial Records
  • Mortality Schedules
  • Naturalisations
  • School Books
  • Town and County Histories
  • Voter Registrations
  • Wills and Probate

These resources do not only relate to Washington State, but other States of America and further afield, which include England and Wales.

Website:
http://www.fiskelibrary.org


Grays Harbour Genealogical Society

Numerous resources can be accessed in their Library, which include over 57000 Local Obituaries, Death Notices and Funeral Records. 

A Member Surname File is also on the site, which lists Surnames being researched along with their location and time-frame. 

A list of websites you may find of use is also available.

Website:
http://www.graysharborgenealogy.com


Great Northern Railway Historical Society

Many resources can be accessed in their Library, which comprise:

  • Equipment and Structures
  • Index of 24435 Bridges and Buildings Drawings
  • Index of approximately 100000 GN AFE (Authorisation for Expenditure) Capital Project Records
  • Station Plat Maps
  • Structure Drawings and Dispatcher Train Sheets from the GN Cascade Division and NP Tacoma Division
  • Train Photographs

Website:
http://www.gnrhs.org


Greater Kent Historical Society – Kent Historical Museum

Numerous archives are held in the association’s Museum, which incorporate:

  • Artefacts
  • Collection of Music Players and Musical Instruments
  • E-Media
  • Free Informational Brochures
  • Historical Books
  • Historical Public and Personal Documents
  • Japanese Heritage Collection
  • Kent High School Yearbooks
  • Maps
  • Newspapers
  • Photographs
  • Reference Books

Website:
https://kenthistoricalmuseum.org/


Highline Historical Society

The association was formed in 1994 as Burien Heritage Society. The society merged with Friends of the Highline School District, amassing their collection of resources relating to the history of the school district. The name was then changed to the current name in order to reflect the different resources held by the society.

Mary collections are accessible, including The Highline Schools Collection and The Highline News Archives.

Important Local Documents are also held by the society, which incorporate:

  • 1930’s Minutes and Scrapbook from YWCA Gil Reserves
  • Archives of the Burien Arts Association
  • Boulevard Park Library Guild Records
  • Carl Jenson Papers
  • Church Basketball League Records
  • Dottie Harper Papers
  • Early Burien Library Papers
  • Garden Club Scrapbooks
  • Gene Friese Papers
  • Justice of the Peace Records
  • Mike Kelley’s Homestead Papers
  • Seattle Garden Club Scrapbook
  • Vivian Matthews Papers

Some Photographs, Monographs and Oral Histories are also available.

Website:
https://highlinemuseum.org


Island County Historical Society

Numerous archives are available at the Janet Enzmann Archives and Research Library which comprise:

  • Aerial Photographs
  • Diaries
  • Event Posters
  • History Books
  • Journals
  • Land Claim Records
  • Maps
  • Newspapers
  • Obituaries
  • Oral Histories
  • Photographs
  • Videos

Many publications are available for sale, which incorporate:

  • A History of Whidbey’s Island
  • Life and Times of Flora Augusta Pearson Engle, DVD
  • A Particular Friend, Penn’s Cove
  • Penn Cove Water Festival, 1930’s, DVD
  • Recollections of Early Days on Whidby Island

Links to other sites you may find useful are also available.

Website:
http://www.islandhistory.org/


Jefferson County Genealogical Society

Many archives can be accessed in their Library, which include:

  • Books
  • CD’s
  • Genealogies
  • Magazines
  • Maps
  • Periodicals
  • Research Guides
  • State Histories

Books relating to Foreign Countries are also accessible, which include England and Wales.

A list of Jefferson Co. resources is available, including:

  • Births
  • Census Returns
  • Church Registers
  • City of Port Townsend Records
  • Court and Customs Records
  • Deaths
  • Directories: Port Townsend and Jefferson Co.
  • Divorces
  • Land Documents

Resources also comprise:

  • Marine Hospital Patients 1870-1880
  • Marriages
  • Master Mariners and Pilots
  • Naturalisations
  • Newspapers
  • Probate
  • Ship Captains
  • Tax Lists
  • Voter Registrations

Many databases are available, which comprise:

  • 1865 and 1867 Real Property Assessments
  • Births 1892-1926
  • Cemetery Transcripts
  • Coroner Reports 1911-1932
  • Deaths Index 1891-1910
  • Directories 1872-1956
  • Divorces 1857-1910
  • Dog and Bicycle Licences 1920-1922
  • Fort Flagler Families 1898-1930
  • Funeral Home Books 1913-present
  • James G Swan’s Docket Index 1860-1863
  • Land Documents 1850-1954

Databases also comprise:

  • Marine Hospital Patients 1870-1880
  • Marriages 1855-1933
  • Master Mariners and Pilots 1850-1912
  • Military Newspaper Index 1940-1946
  • National Guard 1890-1895
  • Naturalisations 1890-1926
  • Obituary Index 1871-Present
  • Probate 1891-1918
  • Ship Captains
  • Superior Court Civil Documents 1890-1913
  • Surnames found in Local History Books
  • Voter Registrations

Newspaper Indexes are accessible, which incorporate:

  • Birth Announcements
  • Divorce and Summons Notices
  • Estate and Probate Notices
  • Marriage, Engagement and Anniversary Announcements
  • Naturalisation Announcements

Website:
http://wajcgs.org


Jefferson County Historical Society

Many archives can be accessed in their Research Centre, which include:

  • Business Correspondence
  • Diaries
  • Directories
  • Event Programs
  • Family Trees
  • Ledgers
  • Maps
  • Newspapers
  • Oral Histories
  • Personal Letters
  • Photographs
  • Scrapbooks

Website:
http://www.jchsmuseum.org


Kirkland Heritage Society

Numerous databases can be accessed, which comprise: 

  • 1888 Polk King C Directory
  • 1890’s Newspaper Clippings Collection
  • 1910-1911 Polk Kirkland Directory
  • 1914, 1927 and 1944 Telephone Directories
  • Articles relating to Kirkland’s Past
  • Kirkland Reporter Articles, Memories and 1930 Addresses
  • Vintage Newspapers 1906-1915

It is also possible to search the East Side Journal Index and Timeline.

Website:
http://kirklandheritage.org


Kittitas County Genealogical Society

The association has a Library where many archives are available, including Books and CD’s not only relating to Kittitas Co. but to the State of Washington, other US States and further afield.

Many databases are accessible, which comprise:

  • 1914 Railroad Schedules and Schools
  • Biographies
  • Cemetery Listings and Photographs
  • Church Listings
  • Deaths 1882-1907
  • Early Land Documents
  • Insurance Books 1897-1907(Offsite)
  • List of Co. Newspapers
  • Obituaries
  • Probate Abstracts 1888-1902
  • Railroad Accidents 1907-1909

Numerous publications are available for sale, which incorporate:

  • Cemetery Transcripts
  • City of Cle Elum Deaths 1915-1952
  • City of Roslyn Deaths 1907-1955
  • Deaths 1882-1907
  • Early Births of Kittitas County 1889-1907
  • Early Land Records 1882-1900
  • Early Marriages 1883-1910
  • Roslyn School Index 1901-1930
  • School Census Returns Sec 1 1894-1895 and Sec 2 1896-1900
  • US Land Patents in Kittitas Co. 1883-1900
  • Voters’ Registrations 1914-1919

Website:
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~wakcgs/KCGS_index.htm


Lewis County Genealogical Society

The association has a list of Cemeteries in the area on its website and it is also possible to search Burial Indexes through Find-A-Grave.  Some Photographs and Maps are also accessible.

Website:
http://www.walcgs.org


Loon Lake Historical Society

Numerous databases can be accessed, which include an article about the Old Schoolhouse, Surname Index of Family Histories and School Memories.

Website:
http://www.loonlakehistoricalsociety.com


Lower Columbia Genealogical Society

The association was established in 1963 and in 1980, they joined with Longview Public Library to create a genealogy book collection.

Many archives can be accessed in their Genealogy Room, including:

  • Birth Certificate Abstracts
  • Census Transcriptions
  • Cowlitz Co. Cemetery Transcripts
  • Marriages
  • Military Histories
  • Naturalisations
  • Newspapers
  • Obituaries
  • Probate Court Records
  • Probate Fee Books
  • Wills

Some archives relating to Wahkiakum County are also available, which incorporate:

  • Census 1854-1892
  • Clerk and Auditor Records 1868-1980
  • Commissioner’s Minutes 1854-1893
  • Inventory of Historic Places
  • Scrapbooks
  • Telephone Directories

In addition, resources held also include:

  • Biographies
  • Foreign Language Dictionaries
  • History Books
  • Maps and Atlases
  • Military Histories
  • New York Times Index
  • Southwest Washington Newspapers Obituary Index
  • Travel Guides
  • Washington State Vital Records Death Index

Many databases are accessible, which include:

  • 1871, 1883, 1885 and 1887 Census Transcriptions and Indexes
  • Cemetery Inscriptions
  • Cowlitz Co. Early Wills Index 1865-1919
  • Cowlitz Co. Marriages 1854-1925
  • Cowlitz Co. Naturalisations 1859-1920
  • Cowlitz Co. Probate Court Records 1861-1907

Many publications are available for sale, which incorporate:

  • 1910 Federal Census for Cowlitz Co.
  • Cemetery Transcripts
  • Cowlitz Co. Marriages 1854-1900
  • Delayed Birth Certificates issued 1942-1943
  • Naturalisations 1859-1920

Website:
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~walcolgs/


Mason County Historical Society – Mason County Historical Museum

Many archives can be accessed in their Museum, which include:

  • Artefacts
  • Diaries
  • Historic Documents
  • Letters
  • Newspapers
  • Periodicals
  • Photographs
  • Tapes

Publications available for sale include:

  • Avoiding the Sudden Stop – George Zell Heuston
  • A Cold Paradise – George Zell Heuston
  • Early Settlement of Lake Cushman
  • Fifty Years in Sherwood Creek Valley
  • Island Remembers: A History of Harstine Island and Its People
  • Logging in Mason County 1946-1985
  • Logging Railroads of the Pacific Northwest Volume 1: Washington State – Gary Durr
  • Research & Remembrances – State Association of the Daughters of the Pioneers of Washington
  • Simpson Railroad: A Recent History – Joel Hawthorn

Website:
http://masoncountyhistoricalsociety.org


Olympia Genealogical Society

The association was established in 1974, its aims being to promote and encourage interest in family and local histories and to offer help and assistance to members, friends, and the community.

Publications sold by the society include:

  • The association’s Surname Index
  • Cemetery Transcripts
  • Genealogical Abstracts from The Morning/Daily Olympian 1891-1907
  • Thurston Co. 1889 Census
  • Thurston Co. 1910 Federal Census
  • Thurston Co. Births Register 1891-1907
  • Thurston Co. Deaths Register 1891-1907

Website:
https://olygensoc.org/


Olympia Historical Society

Many databases are accessible, which incorporate:

  • Articles
  • Bibliography
  • Films and Videos
  • Historical Significance of Olympia Locations
  • Image Bibliography
  • Olympia Residents Index 1845-1930
  • Photographs
  • Transcriptions

Links to other websites you may find of use are also accessible.

Website:
http://olympiahistory.org


Pacific County Historical Society – Pacific County Historical Museum

Many archives can be accessed in their Museum, which incorporate:

  • Archive Materials
  • Local Indian History Collection
  • Natural History Objects
  • Newspaper and Census Indexes
  • Oral Histories
  • Photographs

An index for Willapa Harbor Herald 1981-1993 is also available.

Numerous publications are sold by the society, which incorporate:

  • Across the Aisles – Jeff Burlingam
  • Soldiers in the Woods – Rod Crossley
  • Sometimes a Great Movie – Matt Love
  • Thirteen Swedes – Doug Allen

Website:
https://www.facebook.com/Pacific-County-Historical-Society-110517065676036/


Pend Oreille County Historical Society

Their aim is to collect and preserve artefacts relating to the history of Pend Oreille County and surrounding areas.

Pend Oreille County Museum is maintained by the association.

Many resources are available in their Archives, including 

  • Biographical and Photo CD’s/DVD’s
  • Biographical Files
  • Historic Photographs
  • History Books
  • Journals
  • Maps
  • Newspapers
  • Obituaries
  • Pend Oreille County Records
  • Resource Files
  • Scrapbooks

Many publications are available for sale, including:

  • Birding in Washington
  • Bretz’s Flood: The Remarkable Story of a Rebel Geologist and the World’s Greatest Flood
  • The Elk & Camden We Once Knew
  • Glacial Lake Missoula – Prehistoric Floods
  • History of Metaline Falls – Bamonte
  • History of Newport
  • Milwaukee Road in Idaho
  • Pioneer Voices of Priest Lake
  • Seven Frontier Women and the Founding of Spokane
  • WSU Military Veterans

Website:
https://www.pochsmuseum.org/


Puget Sound Genealogical Society

Many databases are accessible, which include a list of Cemeteries, with some Burial Indexes.  An Index of Obituaries is also available.

Many archives are accessible in the Sylvan Way Branch of the Kitsap Regional Library in Bremerton, Washington, including:

  • Books and periodicals from the State of Washington and further afield
  • Census Transcripts
  • Miscellaneous resources

Website:
http://www.pusogensoc.org/psgs/


Puget Sound Maritime Historical Society

Many books and archives can be accessed in their Research Centre, which include:

  • Books relating to the American, British and German Navies
  • Knot Tying
  • Lloyds’ Directories on Ships and Merchant Vessels of the US
  • Log Books
  • Maritime Periodicals
  • Model Making
  • Northwest Explorers
  • Sea Chanteys
  • Seaman’s Narratives
  • Ship Building
  • Various Steamship Lines
  • Volumes relating to Maritime Subjects
  • Whaling

Photographic Collections and Marine Model Collections are also held by the society.

Website:
http://www.pugetmaritime.org


Rainier Valley Historical Society

Many archives are accessible, which incorporate: 

  • Artefacts
  • Documents
  • Historic Photographs of Rainier Valley
  • Letters
  • Maps
  • Newspaper Clippings
  • Oral Histories 
  • Reference Books

Website:
https://www.rainiervalleyhistory.org/


Seattle Genealogical Society

The association was established in 1923 and its aims are to preserve and collect materials and to promote and encourage interest in family history and genealogy.

They hold meetings, offer classes and seminars and publish genealogical material. Anyone is welcome to join the association wherever their ancestors lived.

Many archives can be accessed in their Library, which incorporate:

  • Census Returns
  • Church Registers
  • City Directories
  • Death Notices
  • Family Files
  • Genealogies
  • Gravestone Inscriptions

Archives also incorporate:

  • Maps and Atlases
  • Newspaper Extracts
  • Passenger Lists
  • Pension Lists
  • Periodicals
  • Tombstone Inscriptions
  • Town Histories
  • Vertical Files
  • Vital Records
  • Wills and Probate

These archives do not only relate to Washington State, but to other States in America and further afield, such as England and Wales.

Many publications are available for sale, which comprise:

  • Ancestors from the Eastern Heartland
  • Ballard Census of 1890
  • Bible Records
  • Living Pioneers
  • Washington Pioneers from Maine and West Seattle Census of 1907
  • Washington State Cemetery and Death Records

Website:
http://www.seattlegenealogicalsociety.org


Skagit Valley Genealogical Society

Many archives can be accessed in Burlington Public Library, which include more than 1000 Printed Volumes and a large collection of Microfilm.

Many databases are accessible, which incorporate:

  • Birdsview School Name Index 1888-1932
  • Cemetery Transcripts
  • Pioneer Book (List of Early Residents of Skagit Co.)
  • 1910 Census Indexes
  • Skagit Co. Deaths 1891-1908

In addition, an Obituary Index is held by the society and, for a fee, they are prepared to send you a copy of the Obituary.

Many publications are available for sale, which comprise:

  • Cemetery Transcripts
  • Census Returns
  • Deaths 1891-1908
  • Funeral Home Books Index 1908-1994 and 1994-2003
  • Name Index to 1906 History of Skagit and Snohomish Counties
  • The Pioneer Book 1926-1955

Website:
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~wasvgs/


Sno-Isle Genealogical Society

Numerous publications can be accessed in their Library, which comprise:

  • Bibliographies
  • Births, Marriages and Deaths
  • Church Histories
  • Court Records
  • Directories
  • Encyclopaedias
  • Genealogist’s Dictionaries
  • Genealogy Guides
  • High School Yearbooks
  • Histories
  • Maps and Atlases
  • Mortuary Records
  • Name Indexes
  • Obituaries
  • Periodicals
  • Tombstone Inscriptions

An index of Obituaries is available along with a list of surnames currently being researched by Members.

Website:
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~wasigs/


South King County Genealogical Society

Some Special Interest Groups are run by the society, which incorporate TMG Users Group, Computer, Legacy and Beyond, Family Tree Maker and Heritage Photo Groups.

Many databases are accessible, which include:

  • Kent Area Marriages from Newspapers 1893-1917
  • King Co. Birth Registers 1891-1907
  • King Co. Marriage Licence Registers 1889-1895
  • Obituaries
  • Seattle Births 1890-1891
  • Tombstone Inscriptions

For a fee, they are prepared to send a copy of the relevant Record.

An extensive collection of volumes has been donated to the King County Library System and housed in the Auburn Branch.  These comprise:

  • Births, Marriages and Deaths
  • Bible Records
  • Censuses
  • Directories
  • First Families
  • Funeral Home Books
  • Land Documents
  • Naturalisations
  • Plat Book Indexes
  • Probate
  • School Yearbooks
  • Tombstone Inscriptions
  • Wills

Many publications are available for sale, which comprise:

  • Cemetery Transcripts
  • Kent Area Obituaries
  • King Co. Marriage Licence Registers
  • Lake Co. Marriage Records
  • Marriages from Early Kent Newspapers

Information regarding surnames current being researched by Members is also accessible.

Website:
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~waskcgs/


South Whidbey Island Genealogical Society

Details of cemeteries in the area are accessible, which includes photographs.  A list of obituaries are accessible, and, for a fee, the society is willing to send a copy of the obituary.

Many resources can be accessed in their Library, which incorporate:

  • Census Indexes
  • Courthouse Books
  • DAR Patriot Index
  • Directories
  • Early Settlers
  • Maps and Atlases
  • Marriage Notices
  • Obituaries
  • Tax Lists
  • Tombstone Inscriptions

Information regarding surnames currently being researched by Members is also on the site.

Website:
http://www.gsswi.org


Southwest Seattle Historical Society – Loghouse Museum

The Society hold resources relating to the people of the Duwamish Peninsula.

An extensive collection of documents can be accessed, which include Artefacts, Archives, Oral Histories and approximately 7000 Photographic Prints and Negatives.

Website:
https://www.loghousemuseum.org/


Stillaguamish Valley Genealogical Society

Many archives can be accessed in their Library, including more than 5000 volumes covering the United States, Canada and further afield.  Resources also include:

  • Cemetery Readings
  • Early Snohomish Co. Deaths and Marriages
  • Federal Census Returns
  • Funeral Home Books
  • Magazines
  • Microfilm and Microfiche
  • Newspapers
  • Obituaries
  • Pennsylvania Archives Collection
  • Periodicals
  • Snohomish Co. Directories
  • Snohomish Co. Plat Books
  • War of the Rebellion Series

Numerous publications are available for sale, which include 

  • Arlington Centennial Pictorial History 1903-2003
  • Obituaries
  • Snohomish Co. in the War
  • Stillaguamish Valley Pioneer Book

Website:
http://stillygen.org


Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society

The association was established in 1961 and had 6 members, but by the end of the first year they had 54.  

They currently have approximately 150 members.

The aims of the Society are to promote and encourage family history research, to preserve historical materials, to collect and publish resource material, especially that relating to Pierce County and the Puget Sound region.

Many publications are available for sale, which incorporate:

  • Ancestor Exchange 1981-1992
  • Auditor’s Census Extractions 1878-1879
  • Auditor’s Census Returns 1889 and 1892
  • Buckley-King Mortuary Records
  • Cemeteries
  • Delayed Birth Certificates
  • Marriages 1853-1903
  • Parish Register and History of St Peter’s Church and St Luke’s Church in Tacoma
  • Piper and Sessions Funeral Home Books
  • Place Name Origins

An Index to Pierce County and various Washington Records is available on the site.  These incorporate:

  • Bibles
  • Cemeteries
  • Censuses
  • Church Registers
  • Court Books
  • Funeral Homes
  • Land Papers
  • Military Sources
  • Naturalisations
  • Pierce Co. Probate Case Abstracts
  • Tax and Utility Records
  • Voter Registrations
  • Washington Pioneer Lists

Website:
https://tpcgs.org


Tri-City Genealogical Society

The association serves the Counties of Benton and Franklin.  Many archives can be accessed in their Library, which include:

  • Biographical Records
  • Cemetery Transcripts
  • Census Indexes
  • Church Registers
  • Directories
  • Early Settlers
  • Genealogies
  • Immigration and Migration Indexes
  • Land Papers
  • Maps and Atlases
  • Marriage and Death Notices
  • Military Records
  • Obituaries
  • Passenger Lists
  • Pension Applications
  • Probate and Court Papers
  • Tax Lists
  • Town Histories
  • Will Abstracts

Many databases are accessible, which comprise:

  • 1910 Federal Census
  • Benton and Franklin School Census 1910-1933
  • Family Bibles
  • Genealogies
  • Images of America: Early Pasco
  • Images of America: Early Richland
  • Images of America: Kennewick
  • Multi-Generational Photos
  • Obituaries and Death Notices
  • Photographs
  • Wedding Anniversaries and Pictures from Earlier Days all from the Tri-City Herald
  • World War I Draft Registrations

Indexes of Early Births and Deaths, Cemetery Transcripts and Obituary Abstracts have all published in the TCGS Bulletin, which is accessible.

Details of surnames currently being researched by Members is also available, along with a list of links to other sites you may find of use.

Website:
http://tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/


Walla Walla Valley Genealogical Society

Many publications are available for sale, which comprise:

  • Abstracts from City Directories
  • Back Issues and Indexes of the Blue Mountain Heritage
  • Bibles
  • Births from the Milton-Eagle and Freewater Times Newspapers
  • Cemetery Transcripts
  • Early Marriages 1862-1899
  • Marriage Returns 1891-1912
  • School Books

Website:
http://www.wagenweb.org/walla/wwvgs.htm


Wenatchee Area Genealogical Society

Many databases are accessible, which incorporate a Cemetery Index.  For a fee, they are willing to send a photograph of the Gravestone. 

Databases also include:

  • Chelan Co. Marriages
  • Civil War Veterans
  • Funeral Home Books
  • WAGS Members List
  • WAGS Surname Index, which is an Index of Surnames mentioned in some of their archives

Obituaries 1880-2011 are also held by the society, and, for a fee, they are willing to send a copy of the Obituary. 

Many archives can be accessed in their Reading Room, which comprise:

  • Ahnentafel Project
  • American Revolution Volumes
  • Bible Records
  • Biographies
  • Censuses
  • Chadbourne Collection
  • Church Registers
  • Dictionaries
  • Encyclopaedias
  • Genealogies
  • Immigration and Emigration Volumes
  • Journals
  • Native American Resources

Website:
http://www.wags-web.org


Whatcom Genealogy Society

Their aims are to promote and encourage family history and genealogical research and preserve local historical records.

A list of books relating to Whatcom County History is on their site.

Many publications are available for sale, which comprise:

  • Back Issues and Indexes of WGS Bulletins
  • Blaine Journal 1886-1907
  • Cemetery Transcripts
  • Censuses
  • Pioneers of Peace: Diamond Jubilee of Blaine 1884-1959
  • San Juan Co. 1900 Census
  • San Juan Co. Vital Records
  • San Juan Co. Wills
  • WGS Members Surname Indexes
  • Whatcom Co. Marriages 1890-1909

Website:
http://wagenweb.org/whatcom/WGS/wgs.htm


Whitman County Genealogical Society

On payment of a fee, the society is willing to perform research using the following resources:

  • 1880 Census Index
  • 1890 Widows and Veterans Census Index
  • 1895 and 1910 Plat Map Book and Index
  • Celebrating Families of Whitman County, Volumes I and II (1988 & 1989)
  • The Index to Tombstone Inscriptions of Whitman Co.
  • Births 1875-1907
  • Deaths 1891-1907
  • Marriages 1872-1897
  • Probate Records 1869-1902

Many publications are available for sale, which incorporate:

  • Births 1875-1907
  • Cashup Davis and His Hotel on Steptoe Butte
  • Death Register 1891-1907
  • Marriages 1872-1892 and 1892-1897
  • The Ordeal of the Steptoe Command
  • Probate Records 1869-1902
  • WC Families – Index to Newspaper and Resource Collection of Dorothy Sevier Matson – Volumes II, III
  • W.C., WA Territory: Gleanings from Selected Newspapers with Every Name Index (1877-1886)
  • Whitman Co. 1910 Plat Book Index

Website:
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~wawcgs/


Woodinville Heritage Society

An extensive collection of archives is held by the society, which comprise:

  • Historical Books and Photographs
  • Maps
  • Oral and Written Histories
  • Paradise Lake Video
  • Writings of Elmer Carlberg
  • Writings of Oscar Roloff

Website:
http://www.woodinvilleheritage.org


Yakima Valley Genealogical Society

The society was established in 1967, and now has approximately 2148 members from all over the world, including England and Wales.  Its aims are to promote and encourage interest in genealogy and history, to preserve our ancestors’ records, to prepare and index genealogical and historical records, and to publish bulletins and books. 

Many archives can be accessed in their Library, which include over 18000 Books and approximately 3500 Microfilms and Microfiche.

Some databases are accessible, which include Cemetery Records, Obituaries, Shaw and Sons Funeral Home Books and the Yakima School Census.

A list of surnames currently being researched by Members is also available.

Some links to other sites you may find useful are also accessible.

Website:
http://www.yvgs.net

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